Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 92

The servant nodded and hurried off

Aria had been convinced that Walter was just fiercely protective of Evangeline, but when Trey's unexpected message reached her, her heart lurched.

She was never Trey's favorite, and him seeking her out could only mean trouble. Even so, Trey's word was law in the Gordons' world, and she could not just ignore his summons.

With her heart pounding. Aria made her way to Trey's study and asked with a shaky voice, "Dad, you wanted to see me?"

Trey waved the servant away, and once they were alone, he finally spoke up, "I brought you here to tell you something.

"You're aware of Cole from the Foster family, aren't you? Evangeline is his granddaughter."

Those words hit Aria like a ton of bricks.

Dad? If she's his granddaughter, doesn't that make Evangeline the Foster

my grandson. And remember, for the Gordons, I will only ever have eyes for Evangeline. "That Julia you like so much? She's not fit to even carry Evangeline's

hand over her mouth and stumbled back to her

was the Foster family's prized daughter, she would never have dismissed her.

was drowning his sorrows, one

had drained most of the bottle of red wine, but instead of feeling tipsy, his thoughts were sharper than ever. Evangeline's face haunted him: Her

more he despised himself for not cherishing the good times and for neglecting

James on the line. "Mr. Walter Gordon, sorry to bother you. Evangeline has decided to finalize the divorce tomorrow. Please be on time at the County Clerk's Office. Let's not

broached the subject of divorce, Walter had ducked out. heading

aren't you?" Walter's voice was icy, not really seeking an answer. "We're family. You should be trying to keep us together, not tear us apart. However, deep down, Walter was desperate. The thought of losing Evangeline, of

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wild jealousy in him that nearly drove him

at Walter's attempt